The Sage Handbook of Psychological Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jolanda Jetten is Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Queensland. She has an exceptional profile due to her research in the areas of social identity, social groups, and group dynamics, with a H-index of 97. She recently co-authored Sage’s Together apart: The psychology of COVID-19 (2020) and was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Association of Social Psychology in part for being ‘an incredible woman who’s been at the frontline for true social change against injustice…[and] for representing the people who have not had much space in academia so far’ (Tweet/X here).

At a time when powerful politicians have challenged the value of DEI programs, or even described DEI as ′discriminatory′ this handbook cuts through simplistic positioning and does the vital and detailed work of assessing the strength of the case for DEI. Across 46 chapters reporting the latest and best research from psychology and related fields, we discover what DEI means for individuals, groups, organisations and systems, we find out what strategies are effective, and which are likely to backfire or meet resistance. The handbook lays out the latest theory, scientific evidence, and reasons for and ways to address, substantial gaps between the science and practice of DEI. It is a superb and timely collection and should be required reading for any organizations or individuals that seek to maximize social harmony, cooperation and mutual commitment.

• Part 1: Introduction to DEIChapter 1: Psychological Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - John F. Dovidio, Victoria M. Esses, Jolanda Jetten, Denise Sekaquaptewa, and Keon WestPart 2: Foundations for Understanding and Promoting DEIChapter 2: Research Considerations for Fostering and Evaluating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Organizations - Neil A. Lewis, Jr. and Joel M. Le ForestierChapter 3: Developmental Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Yarrow Dunham, Sifana Sohail, Pinar Aldan, and Aarthi PopatChapter 4: Implicit Bias: What Is It and How Does It Matter for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? - Bertram GawronskiChapter 5: The Developmental and Neuroscience Foundations of Social Bias Formation and Implications for Interventions - Lasana T. Harris and Ricarda Brieke Chapter 6: Social Identity Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Jolanda Jetten and Naomi EllemersChapter 7: Individual Differences Underlying Attitudes toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives - Danny Osborne, Elena Zubielevitch, and Chris G. SibleyPart 3: Dynamic Processes for Understanding and Promoting DEIChapter 8: A Social Cognitive Approach to Studying Processes Related to Intergroup Bias and Its Implications for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Kerry Kawakami, Justin P. Friesen, Chanel Meyers, and Curtis E. PhillsChapter 9: The Implications of Dehumanization for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Nick Haslam and Alex Landry Chapter 10: Diversity, Status Threat, and the Challenge of Creating Inclusive & Just Societies - Xanni Brown, Salem Sulaiman, and Jennifer A. RichesonChapter 11: The Social Transmission of Intergroup Bias: When Unprejudiced Individuals Accommodate Others’ Prejudices - Andrea C. VialChapter 12: Relations among Marginalized Groups - Maureen A. Craig and Riana M. BrownChapter 13: Opposing and Pushing Back against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: The Role of Political Ideology - Gordon HodsonChapter 14: Ten Reasons to Hate Others and Implications for Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Victoria M. Esses, Allison Harell, Hazel Markus, Yasemin Ulusahin, Stephen Reicher, and Prerna SinghPart 4: Strategies for Promoting DEIChapter 15: From “Us and Them” to “We”: Promise and Pitfalls of Common Ingroup Identity - John F. Dovidio and Jonas R. KunstChapter 16: Leadership and DEI in the Workplace: Harnessing the Power of Diverse Social Identities for the Common Good - Kim Peters, Niklas K. Steffens, and S. Alexander HaslamChapter 17: Expanding Intergroup Contact Research Beyond Prejudice Reduction: Implications for Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Support for Equality - Linda R. Tropp, Cierra Abellera, Julia A. Schreiber, Özden Melis Ulug, and Brooke Burrows Chapter 18: The Role of Collective Action to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Roberto González, Héctor Carvacho, Belén Alvarez, and Elaine SmithChapter 19: Diversity Training - Patricia G. Devine and Tory L. Ash Chapter 20: Dismantling Structural Forms of Bias in Complex Organizations - Javeed SukheraChapter 21: Building Workplace Diversity through Systemic Change - Frank Dobbin and Alexandra KalevChapter 22: Interpersonal Confrontation: A Strategy for Curbing Bias and Fostering Inclusive Environments - Margo J. Monteith, Anna Haoyang Li, and Elisabeth S. NolandChapter 23: Bystander Intervention Training: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Individual Action - Stephanie A. Goodwin, Dawn Culpepper, and Robyn MallettChapter 24: Identity Inclusion among Minority-group and Majority-group Members: Insights from Research on Intergroup Reconciliation - Nurit ShnabelChapter 25: Intergroup Conflict Escalation and Resolution - Ulrich Wagner, Maria-Therese Friehs, and Patrick F. KotzurPart 5: Understanding and Promoting DEI for Specific GroupsChapter 26: Anti-Indigenous Bias in the United States: Dismantling Legacies of Erasure and Misrepresentation - Kristina G. Chamberlin and Stephanie A. FrybergChapter 27: Anti-Black Racism and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Comparisons Among the United States, Australia, and South Africa - Hema Preya Selvanathan and Kevin DurrheimChapter 28: Forever Foreigner and Model Minority: The Psychology of Anti-Asian Racism and its Implications for DEI - Yuen J. Huo, Ludwin E. Molina, and Ryan M. SabilloChapter 29: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Forgotten Issue of Anti-Semitism - Michal Bilewicz, Roland Imhoff, and Fiona KazarovytskaChapter 30: Anti-Muslim Racism: Facets, Roots, and Consequences - Andreas Zick and Isabell DiekmannChapter 31: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Immigrants - Victoria M. Esses and Alina SutterChapter 32: What Organizations Can Do to Support Gender Equality - Manuela Barreto and Morgana Lizzio-WilsonChapter 33: At the End of the Rainbow: Comprehending and Combating Prejudice against LGBTQ+ People - Jojanneke Van der Toorn, Thekla Morgenroth, and Tabea Hässler Chapter 34: Understanding and Promoting DEI for Different Groups: The Value of Intersectionality for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations - Doyin AtewologunPart 6: Understanding and Promoting DEI in Specific Sectors and ContextsChapter 35: Digital Spaces, Algorithms of Oppression, and the Path Forward - Kaitlynn Mendes and Meaghan FurlanoChapter 36: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions - Louis A. Penner, Emerson Do Bú, and Nao HagiwaraChapter 37: Achieving Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace - Naomi Ellemers and Jojanneke Van der ToornChapter 38: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Professoriate in Higher Education - Denise Sekaquaptewa and Abigail StewartChapter 39: Housing, Neighborhoods, and Equity: Addressing the Inequitable “Geography of Opportunity” in the United States - Brian SmedleyChapter 40: Police, Policing, and Diversity - Tara Lai QuinlanChapter 41: The Unbearable Practice of Politicians: The Gap between Knowledge About DEI and Their Actions in Reality - Daniel Bar-Tal and Tamir MagalPart 7: Where Next for DEI?Chapter 42: The Present and Future of DEI in U.S. Higher Education: Moving Forward in an Era of Racial Controversy and Change - Edna B. Chun and Joe R. FeaginChapter 43: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Theory and Practice: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Considerations - Yasmeen Abu-Laban and Sevan BeukianChapter 44: The Future of DEI from a Practitioner’s Perspective - Michelle van RynChapter 45: Stop Whispering in the Ivory Tower: Design Research That Is Easy to Understand and Communicate about It Clearly - Keon WestChapter 46: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Future - Jolanda Jetten, Victoria M. Esses, John F. Dovidio, Denise Sekaquaptewa, and Keon West